FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2017 file photo, AC Milan head coach Gennaro Gattuso looks from the bench ahead of the group D Europa League soccer match between Rijeka and AC Milan, at the Rujevica stadium in Rijeka, Croatia. The bearded Gattuso is getting compliments as a coach as his rejuvenated Milan side has climbed up to seventh in the table, sparking talk it could still sneak into the Champions League. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, files)

Siasia: Mikel is as good as Real Madrid’s Luka Modric and Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic

The former Super Eagles forward made a bold comparison between the former Chelsea player and the two Croatia midfielders ahead of the World Cup

Siasia: Mikel is as good as Real Madrid’s Luka Modric and Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic

The former Super Eagles forward made a bold comparison between the former Chelsea player and the two Croatia midfielders ahead of the World Cup

Siasia: Mikel is as good as Real Madrid’s Luka Modric and Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic

The former Super Eagles forward made a bold comparison between the former Chelsea player and the two Croatia midfielders ahead of the World Cup

Mexico to play Croatia in second March friendly match

El Tri will take on a second European side in March, with the contest taking place at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys

Vrsaljko signs Atletico Madrid contract extension to 2022

The La Liga outfit have announced a renewal with the Croatia international full-back which will keep him in the Spanish capital for another four years

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League Group Draw - Lausanne, Switzerland - January 24, 2018 Deco draws Croatia in group 4, league A REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

Uefa Nations League draw - England drawn alongside Spain and Croatia in Group four of League A

Uefa Nations League draw - England drawn alongside Spain and Croatia in Group four of League A

Uefa Nations League draw - England drawn alongside Spain and Croatia in Group four of League A

Uefa Nations League draw - England drawn alongside Spain and Croatia in Group four of League A

Uefa Nations League draw in full: England in Group A4 with Spain and Croatia

Uefa Nations League draw in full: England in Group A4 with Spain and Croatia

Uefa Nations League draw in full: England in Group A4 with Spain and Croatia

Uefa Nations League draw in full: England in Group A4 with Spain and Croatia

Rakitic: I don't think Messi will be nervous about Croatia

The Barcelona star will face his club colleague at the World Cup, but does not think the Argentina star will be overly concerned about the clash

Croatia great Prosinecki to coach Bosnian national team

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 file photo, Azerbaijan's head coach Robert Prosinecki speaks to the media during a press conference at the Olympic stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. Former Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder Robert Prosinecki has been hired to coach the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, it was announced Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Prosinecki spent the past three years coaching Azerbaijans national team. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis, file)

Dado Prso trolls England: They'll do nothing at the World Cup, as always

The former Croatia international striker expects the Three Lions to flop in Russia, while he has also had his say on Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe

Dado Prso trolls England: They'll do nothing at the World Cup, as always

The former Croatia international striker expects the Three Lions to flop in Russia, while he has also had his say on Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe

Dado Prso trolls England: They'll do nothing at the World Cup, as always

The former Croatia international striker expects the Three Lions to flop in Russia, while he has also had his say on Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe

Dado Prso trolls England: They'll do nothing at the World Cup, as always

The former Croatia international striker expects the Three Lions to flop in Russia, while he has also had his say on Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe

Dado Prso trolls England: They'll do nothing at the World Cup, as always

The former Croatia international striker expects the Three Lions to flop in Russia, while he has also had his say on Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe

Hebei China Fortune want Juventus striker Mandzukic

The Croatia international is again attracting lucrative interest from the Chinese Super League but he has no intention of leaving Turin

Hebei China Fortune want Juventus striker Mandzukic

The Croatia international is again attracting lucrative interest from the Chinese Super League but he has no intention of leaving Turin

Nigeria match the most difficult for Croatia - Slaven Bilic

The former West Ham United manager would have loved for his country not to start their campaign against the Super Eagles